Alabama § 33-5-19 Certificates of Registration and Numbers Generally - Exemption from Numbering Provisions of Article

Alabama Statutes

§ 33-5-19 — Certificates of Registration and Numbers Generally - Exemption from Numbering Provisions of Article

Alabama § 33-5-19

Title 33Navigation and Watercourses

Ch. 5Registration and Operation of Vessels

Art. 1General Provisions

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Ala. Code § 33-5-19 (2026).

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A vessel shall not be required to be numbered under this article if it is:

(1)A vessel operating under valid temporary certificate or number;

(2)Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state; provided, that such vessel shall not have been within this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days;

(3)A vessel under registry from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state;

(4)A vessel owned by the United States, or a state, county or municipality;

(5)A ship’s lifeboat; or

(6)A vessel not propelled by machinery, except sail boats and boats for hire.

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A vessel shall not be required to be numbered under this article if it is:
(1) A vessel operating under valid temporary certificate or number;
(2) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state; provided, that such vessel shall not have been within this state for a period in excess of 90 consecutive days;
(3) A vessel under registry from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state;
(4) A vessel owned by the United States, or a state, county or municipality;
(5) A ship’s lifeboat; or
(6) A vessel not propelled by machinery, except sail boats and boats for hire.